Curriculum Head of Business Management and Digital Innovation
hace 2 días
Edinburgh
Lead the future of business education and digital transformation. We’re seeking an ambitious, forward‑thinking leader to drive three of the College’s most dynamic curriculum areas: Business Management, Core Skills (maths) and Digital Innovation. In this high‑impact role, you’ll shape curriculum direction, embed digital learning, build strong industry partnerships and lead dedicated teams to deliver outstanding outcomes. You’ll play a key part in the College Transformation Plan, ensuring our provision reflects the latest industry trends, workforce needs and global developments. What You’ll Do • Set a bold strategic vision and co‑lead a key College priority area, • Lead curriculum design, quality enhancement and digital innovation, • Build partnerships with employers, universities, schools and industry bodies, • Manage staff performance, development, recruitment and team culture, • Oversee budgets, data reporting, compliance and operational delivery What You’ll Bring • SCQF Level 9 qualification in either Business, Financial Services, Cybersecurity or Computing, • A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., TQFE), • Strong leadership experience in a relevant discipline, • Proven success improving KPIs, culture and curriculum performance, • Expertise in curriculum design, quality assurance and change leadership Why Join Us? This is your chance to lead a high‑profile curriculum area at a time of significant opportunity. You’ll drive innovation, influence practice and help shape the future of business and digital learning, supported by a forward‑thinking leadership team and a culture that encourages creativity and impact. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information. Closing Date: 22nd November ul Start of long list of requirements: • SCQF Level 9 or equivalent qualification in Business Management, Financial Services, Cybersecurity or Computing, • Recognised teaching qualification such as TQFE or an equivalent credential, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on clarity and collaboration, • Expertise in designing and structuring curriculum aligned to national and regional skills demand, • Extensive recent experience in leading a team in one of the following areas Business Management, Financial Services, Cybersecurity or Computing, • Skilled in managing staff teams, supported by relevant leadership experience, • Strong background in collaborative, team-based working environments, • Hands-on experience in quality assurance and continuous improvement, • Proficient in managing budgets and optimising resource allocation, • Track record of effectively resolving complaints, • Committed to fostering student achievement and progression, • Highly organised with strong time management abilities, • Experience in academic scheduling and curriculum planning, • Proven track-record leading teams to improve KPI’s, • Proven track-record leading teams and improving culture, • Proven track-record in developing curriculum areas relating to departmental efficiencies and improvements, • Proven track-record in meeting college targets, • Evident strength in leading teams and managing performance, • Exceptional communication skills across written, verbal, and interpersonal formats, • Ability to prioritise tasks and deliver outcomes efficiently, • Skilled in cultivating a positive and collaborative team culture Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Company: Edinburgh College Salary: £69,475 to £69,475 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Edinburgh, EH15 2PP Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 2 Nov 2026 Closing date: 22 Nov 2026 Apply for this job Lead the future of business education and digital transformation. We’re seeking an ambitious, forward‑thinking leader to drive three of the College’s most dynamic curriculum areas: Business Management, Core Skills (maths) and Digital Innovation. In this high‑impact role, you’ll shape curriculum direction, embed digital learning, build strong industry partnerships and lead dedicated teams to deliver outstanding outcomes. You’ll play a key part in the College Transformation Plan, ensuring our provision reflects the latest industry trends, workforce needs and global developments. What You’ll Do • Set a bold strategic vision and co‑lead a key College priority area, • Lead curriculum design, quality enhancement and digital innovation, • Build partnerships with employers, universities, schools and industry bodies, • Manage staff performance, development, recruitment and team culture, • Oversee budgets, data reporting, compliance and operational delivery What You’ll Bring • SCQF Level 9 qualification in either Business, Financial Services, Cybersecurity or Computing, • A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., TQFE), • Strong leadership experience in a relevant discipline, • Proven success improving KPIs, culture and curriculum performance, • Expertise in curriculum design, quality assurance and change leadership Why Join Us? This is your chance to lead a high‑profile curriculum area at a time of significant opportunity. You’ll drive innovation, influence practice and help shape the future of business and digital learning, supported by a forward‑thinking leadership team and a culture that encourages creativity and impact. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information. Closing Date: 22nd November ul SCQF Level 9 or equivalent qualification in Business Management, Financial Services, Cybersecurity or Computing ul Recognised teaching qualification such as TQFE or an equivalent credential ul Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on clarity and collaboration ul Expertise in designing and structuring curriculum aligned to national and regional skills demand ul Extensive recent experience in leading a team in one of the following areas Business Management, Financial Services, Cybersecurity or Computing ul Skilled in managing staff teams, supported by relevant leadership experience ul Strong background in collaborative, team-based working environments ul Hands-on experience in quality assurance and continuous improvement ul Proficient in managing budgets and optimising resource allocation ul Track record of effectively resolving complaints ul Committed to fostering student achievement and progression ul Highly organised with strong time management abilities ul Experience in academic scheduling and curriculum planning ul Proven track-record leading teams to improve KPI’s ul Proven track-record leading teams and improving culture ul Proven track-record in developing curriculum areas relating to departmental efficiencies and improvements ul Proven track-record in meeting college targets ul Evident strength in leading teams and managing performance ul Exceptional communication skills across written, verbal, and interpersonal formats ul Ability to prioritise tasks and deliver outcomes efficiently ul Skilled in cultivating a positive and collaborative team culture Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. 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